The basic Instruction

Do not pursue the past.

Do not usher in the future.

Rest calmly within present awareness,

clear and non-conceptual

Basic meditation guidance in

The Ocean of Definitive Meaning by Karma Wangchûg Dorjé (1556 – 1603)

One thought on “The basic Instruction”

I am putting faith in Mindfulness to help me live with General anxiety Disorder and Depression and negative thinking! Fingers crossed!

About this Blog

Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland